Multi-Topic Request For White Papers
Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) Multi-Topic White PaperTemplate
General Requirements: 3 page limit. 11 point (or larger), single-spaced, single-sided, 8.5 inches x 11 inches. Smaller font may be used in figures and tables, but must be clearly legible. Margins on all sides (top, bottom, left, and right) should be at least 1 inch. The MTEC staff will share these project ideas with various potential public and private sector sponsors. Please do not include confidential or proprietary information.
Date:[Insert Date of Submission]
MTEC Technology Objective: [Indicate which of the following MTEC Technology Objective(s) your project fits:
- Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases
- Care of Combat Casualties
- Military Operational Medicine
- Clinical and Rehabilitative Medicine
- Medical Simulation and Information Sciences
- Advanced Medical Technologies
Specific Area(s) of Interest: [If applicable, please indicate which specific area(s) of interest outlined in the Request for White Papers your project addresses.]
Title: [Insert descriptive title of project]
Principal Investigator: [Insert name, institution, email address, phone number]
Background:[Provide a clear description of why and how the proposed project fits into the MTEC mission. Describe how the technology addresses an unmet need in both military and civilian markets.]
Approach:[Briefly describe your approach to solving the problem.Include relevant background data about your approach. Include the current status of your approach.]
Objectives:[Specify the objectives of the proposed effort.]
Technical Strategy: [Outline the proposed methodology in sufficient detail to show a clear course of action.]
Anticipated Outcomes: [Provide a description of the anticipated outcomes from the proposed work. List milestones and deliverables from the proposed work.]
Technology Readiness Level (TRL): [Please indicate the TRL stage in which the project will start, as well as anticipated TRL at project completion. Definitions of TRLs can be found here:
TRL at Project Start:
TRL at Project End:
Technical Maturity and Commercialization Strategy:[Provide a brief description and justification of the maturity of the proposed technology, anticipated regulatory pathway and commercialization plans. Include information about Intellectual Property/Data Rights Assertions.]
Participants:[Briefly state the qualifications of the Principal Investigator, key personnel, and organizations that will perform the SOW.]
Period of Performance/Budget:[Required: Indicate the total proposed period of performance, the total budget (including indirect costs), and the proposed budget per year (including indirect costs). Optional: Estimate the required funding needed for each major task that advances the project into its next stage of development/milestone dependent upon its current maturity. Examples of tasks include, but are not limited to: late animal testing and regulatory filing, the next clinical trial, and device manufacturing, etc.Do not provide budget detail – only provide a total estimated budget including indirect costs for each major milestone. This information will be used to provide the Sponsor with a reasonable representation of the amount of funding required to advance the project.]
Cost Share:[It is anticipated that Government funds would provide incentive for industry funding to join the project. While not a requirement, Offerors are strongly encouraged to discuss the ability to bring leveraged funding/cost share to complete the project goals.]
Willingness to allow MTEC Staff access to your White Paper for the purposes of engaging in outreach activities with the private entities: Indicate YES or NO
[As part of MTEC’s mission to incorporate philanthropic donations, MTEC frequently makes contact with private entities (e.g. foundations, organizations, individuals) that award grants or otherwise co-fund research, and/or operate in research areas that are aligned with those of MTEC. These private entities (e.g., Bill and Melinda Gate Foundation) may be interested in reviewing certain white papers within their program areas, allowing opportunities to attract supplemental funding sources.Please indicate your willingness to allow MTEC access to your White Paper for the purposes of engaging in outreach activities with these private entities. MTEC staff has signed Nondisclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Organizational Conflict of Interest statements.]
MTEC Member: Indicate YES or NO
[Please indicateif your organization is a member of MTEC at the time of submission.]
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